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Sarasota
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Religious leaders on Longboat Key hosted a Faith 250 cleanup (with 60 volunteers) on April 18 at Temple Beth Israel; volunteers collected trash along Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive before joining a red-white-and-blue breakfast. Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New College of Florida has turned around its enrollment and campus facilities as it reinforces a commitment to free speech — the campus now emphasizes open debate and rigorous inquiry amid recent criticism. Vice Provost David Rancourt said the shift restores a true academic environment where diverse ideas can compete. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jon Thaxton, a senior leader at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, urged residents on April 21 to cut single-use plastic as coastal wildlife faced growing risk — advising a return to reuse practices once common in Sarasota. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will launch the Cast for Cash program in July — offering Tampa Bay anglers $250 per recorded fishing trip for reef fish data — with applications due by June 17 for up to six trips through Sept. 2027. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hob Nob Drive-In has reopened today with new owners serving counter-ordered burgers, shakes and draft beer at 1701 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In March, Sarasota’s real estate market had its first year-over-year gains as single-family homes reached a median sale price of $485,000 and condos showed price increases while inventory shrank and buyers took longer to decide. Manatee County saw strong single-family sales and a condo rebound amid slight price softness and reduced new listings. Sarasota Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the FHSAA Class 4A-District 12 meet on April 16, Riverview freshman Layla Obaseki won both the 100-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles at North Port High School; she is named Sarasota Athlete of the Week in her first postseason meet. Observer
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Omgitswicks and Friends Comedy Show
3-4 p.m. — McCurdy's Comedy Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a hilarious performance featuring Omgitswicks and friends at a local favorite venue.
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Mystical Visions Concert
6-10 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience a lively female fronted pop/rock cover band playing hits from the 60's to today.
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Spirit Fest® Metaphysical, Holistic, & Crystal Expo
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. — Sarasota Fairgrounds — Diverse ticketing options — Explore Florida's largest metaphysical and holistic expo with crystals, workshops, and wellness products.
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Trey Wanvig Band Live Performance
1-4 p.m. — JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe — Free entry — Experience the soulful blues sounds of 22-year-old Trey Wanvig on a Sunday afternoon.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rican musician Bri Rivera in an engaging evening of live music.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Enjoy a delightful evening with the eclectic sounds of singer-songwriter Scott Curts.
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Fresh Fridays: Season 5 Finale
7-10 p.m. — Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor block party with live music and dining in downtown Sarasota.
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Sarasota Kentucky Derby
4-8 p.m. — ALEUR-Event Collective — Check website for prices — Celebrate Derby Day in style with mint juleps, live entertainment, and contests.
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Inside the Art World
11 AM - 12 PM — Sarasota Art Museum — Free entry — Explore the latest trends and gossip in contemporary art with expert Elana Rubinfeld.
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VELVET CORE Women's Pilates Retreat
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Suncoast Therapeutic Equine Partners — Cost not specified — Embrace horses, sound baths, and pilates in a scenic outdoor setting.
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